What Language Do They Speak in New Zealand?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
New Zealand has 3 official languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of New Zealand at a glance
| Official languages | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 3 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | New Zealander |
| Capital | Wellington |
| Internet domain | .nz |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
New Zealand in context
- New Zealand covers 268,838 km², making it the 75th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 20 people per km² ranks 169th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- New Zealand has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 5,324,700 people, New Zealand holds about 16.2% of the population of Australia and New Zealand.
- With 3 official languages, New Zealand has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- New Zealand is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in New Zealand — FAQ
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages of New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
How many official languages does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 3 official languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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